Midleton CBS Secondary School
| Midleton CBS | |
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 To Do and To Teach | |
| Location | |
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Midleton, Cork Ireland | |
| Information | |
| Type | Secondary school |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1867 |
| Principal | Mr. Pat Hurley |
| Enrolment | 700 |
| Website | Official website |
Midleton CBS Secondary School is a Catholic secondary school for boys, located in Midleton, County Cork, Ireland. The principal of the school is Mr. Pat Hurley. Midleton CBS was founded by the Congregation of Christian Brothers in 1867 and has kept its Catholic values to this day.[1] The school currently has undergone a multi million extension (€18 million).[2]
History
The Christian Brothers arrived in Midleton in 1867 at the request of the parish priest who recognized the need of a dedicated school to educate the town's male youth. The local community provided donations for the cost of the construction and the school opened on 3 April 1867 with over 300 pupils joining in its first week.[3] The last of the Christian Brothers left the school in 2003, with the monastery and old school building being taken over by the Diocese of Cloyne for parish use.[4]
Curriculum
The school offers both the Junior and Leaving Certificate cycles. The current Curriculum teaches First Years: Religion; Irish as L2; English as L1; Mathematics; French as L2; German as L2; Science; Business Studies; History; Geography; CSPE; SPHE; Woodwork; Art; Music; Technology and Physical Education. In Second Year, the students may choose to drop one of the (L2) foreign languages.
After completing the Junior Certificate, the school requires students to complete a mandatory Transition Year. In 5th year, students begin the Leaving Cert cycle. Irish as L2, English L1 and Mathematics are compulsory.[5]
Extra Curricular
The school has a notable history in hurling, especially the Dr. Harty Cup which has been won a total of three times by the school.[6] Midleton CBS also have a successful athletics set up and have won All-Ireland's in many athletic events.[7]
Notable alumni
- Danny Morrissey, professional soccer player for Cork City.[8]
- Conor Lehane, inter-county hurler.[9]
- Luke O'Farrell, inter-county hurler.[10]
- Paudie O'Sullivan, inter-county hurler.[11]
- Diarmuid O'Sullivan, former inter-county hurler.[12]
- Joe Deane, former inter-county hurler.[13]
- Donal Óg Cusack, former inter-county hurler and now a TV presenter with RTÉ.[14]
References
- ↑ "Whole-School Evaluation Management, Leadership and Learning" (PDF). education.ie. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
- ↑ "Multi million Midleton CBS extension goes to tender". East Cork Journal. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
- ↑ "CBS History". midletoncbs.ie. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
- ↑ "School Plan" (PDF). midletoncbs.ie. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
- ↑ "School Plan" (PDF). midletoncbs.ie. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
- ↑ "Dr. Harty Cup Senior A Hurling Quarter-Final – Our Lady's Templemore 2-5 Midleton CBS 0-10". munster.gaa.ie. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
- ↑ "Athletics". midletoncbs.ie. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
- ↑ "Danny Morrissey to represent Irish Schools in Soccer". midletoncbs.ie.
- ↑ "Conor Lehane Player Profile". gaacork.ie. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
- ↑ "Luke O'Farrell Player Profile". gaacork.ie. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
- ↑ "Paudie O'Sullivan Player Profile". gaacork.ie. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
- ↑ "Motor fan O'Sullivan in pole position". independent.ie. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
- ↑ "Deane Joe". hoganstand.com. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
- ↑ "Cusack Og Donal". hoganstand.com. Retrieved 19 June 2013.